Andrew Jergens Foundation marks $20 million in grants

The Andrew Jergens Foundation, a private foundation client of the Greater Cincinnati Foundation, has reached a milestone – $20 million granted to the community since its inception in 1962. Nearly $8 million of that has been given since 2004.

The foundation’s prime interests are the health, education, cultural experiences and social welfare of children, with an emphasis on those of limited means. More than 400 local nonprofits have benefited from the foundation’s support.

“Our founder, very early on, realized the critical importance of bettering the health and education of the youth of the city of Cincinnati,” said Michael Hays, chairman of the Andrew Jergens Foundation. “We are immensely grateful to be able to continue his work.”